Fungus Could Cause Pumpkin Shortage

Pumpkin growers in Illinois are running into a big problem this year.  The state reportedly produces about 80 to 90-percent of the pumpkins in the U.S.  Although the fields are filled with them, officials say there have been problems with fungus growing on the vine.  It’s a disease that causes pumpkins to rot prematurely.  This has many concerned of a potential shortage.  The Illinois Specialty Grower’s Association executive director says shoppers will notice it most at the grocery store, since there won’t be as much canned pumpkin lining the shelves.